A finely carved Chinese soapstone figure of Guanyin, shown as a serene female figure holding a round fan engraved with flowers. She wears flowing robes, with a long braid falling down the back and flowers arranged in an elaborate coiffure.The carving is delicate and carefully finished, with well-modelled drapery and a gentle, composed expression.The figure is carved from a richly variegated Chinese stone, with soft natural transitions from pale cream to warm honey and deeper amber-brown tones, a quality long admired in Chinese carving materials.The piece stands on a fitted carved stone stand made specifically for it and now fixed in place. The stand is carefully shaped, with a stepped form and a distinctive semicircular front element that gives the base a more architectural and visually balanced appearance.For collectors, the figure is particularly appealing as a finely carved representation of Guanyin - Guanyin Púsà (????) — combining the enduring popularity of this re...